Dynamics of multi-articular coordination in neurobiological systems.

CHOW, J-Y, DAVIDS, K, BUTTON, C, REIN, R, HRISTOVSKI, R and KOH, M (2009). Dynamics of multi-articular coordination in neurobiological systems. Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences, 13 (1), 27-55.

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Abstract

Although previous work in nonlinear dynamics on neurobiological coordination and control has provided valuable insights from studies of single joint movements in humans, researchers have shown increasing interest in coordination of multi-articular actions. Multi-articular movement models have provided valuable insights on neurobiological systems conceptualised as degenerate, adaptive complex systems satisfying the constraints of dynamic environments. In this paper, we overview empirical evidence illustrating the dynamics of adaptive movement behavior in a range of multi-articular actions including kicking, throwing, hitting and balancing. We model the emergence of creativity and the diversity of neurobiological action in the meta-stable region of self organising criticality. We examine the influence on multi-articular actions of decaying and emerging constraints in the context of skill acquisition. We demonstrate how, in this context, transitions between preferred movement patterns exemplify the search for and adaptation of attractor states within the perceptual motor workspace as a function of practice. We conclude by showing how empirical analyses of neurobiological coordination and control have been used to establish a nonlinear pedagogical framework for enhancing acquisition of multi-articular actions.

Item Type:	Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Centre for Sports Engineering Research
Page Range:	27-55
Depositing User:	Carole Harris
Date Deposited:	14 Apr 2011 12:10
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2021 00:31
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/3349

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